Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Our client, a rapidly growing small business that specializes in intelligence, prototyping and integration, systems engineering, and technology development, is seeking a Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer in Arlington, VA.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a senior Operations Research Analyst to lead analyses and assessments that shape future Department of War (DoW) capabilities and investment decisions.

You will lead Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) in support of Joint Staff J8 requirements. You will plan analytical campaigns aligned to Joint Staff priorities, help shape the supporting M&S architecture, oversee execution of complex analysis plans, and manage a team of analysts. The role requires strong written and verbal communication and the ability to work effectively with Joint Staff leadership and technical stakeholders across the DoW.

This is a full-time position in the National Capital Region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on modeling, simulation, and analysis of weapons systems, platforms, sensors, and networks within OSD-approved scenarios. Systems include but are not limited to ballistic missiles, countermeasures, cruise missiles, drones, and various interceptors.
• Develop these models in an in-depth modeling and analysis environment supporting the quantitative evaluation of Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) end-to-end architecture performance.
• Support systems engineering trades, analysis, and concept exploration providing quick-turn, architecture-level analysis capability.
• Use simulation tools, MATLAB, and statistical methods to analyze system trade-offs and predict capability utility across mission threads.
• Develop system performance metrics that provide actionable insights to government customers and decision-makers.
• Independently engage with customers to define requirements, establish assumptions, set expectations and timelines, and document key findings.
• Lead identification of critical Blue and Red model elements required to meet customer analysis objectives and manage efforts to build or procure the appropriate models.
• Work with Service organizations and Intelligence Community partners to obtain key data needed to support effective J8 modeling at the appropriate level of detail with well-documented assumptions.
• Coordinate teams of analysts developing models of tactical scenarios to assess system trade space and demonstrate mission utility.
• Collaborate with FFRDCs, vendors, Intelligence Community elements, and other organizations to build authoritative models focused on key joint mission challenges.
• Prepare analytical reports and presentation materials, including both narrative and graphical products, and brief technical findings to government leadership at all levels.
• Travel as required to engage with the MS&A community of interest in support of J8 analysis efforts.
• Mentor and integrate junior analysts into analysis plans while leading the team in producing high-impact, complex analyses aligned to Joint Staff priorities.
• Analyze environmental data and assess impacts on real-world platforms and sensors.
• Apply advanced statistical methods to improve system capability effectiveness.
• Lead development of standard operating procedures documenting J8 analysis methodologies and implement QA/QC processes to ensure high-quality analytical deliverables.
• Clearly communicate complex technical methods and findings to both internal teams and customers.
• Develop presentations that communicate analysis methodologies and results to a range of audiences, from technical exchanges and community forums to Flag-level decision-makers.
• Evaluate and apply emerging artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to improve and streamline analytical processes.

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